3 depth players the Blue Jays should keep off the trade block

"The past three months have seen the front office make sizeable additions to the roster in Dylan Cease, Cody Ponce, Tyler Rogers, and, most recently, Kazuma Okamoto. While names such as Bo Bichette, Seranthony Dominguez, Yariel Rodriguez, Nick Sandlin, Justin Bruihl, and recently DFA'd Paxton Schultz are no longer with the organization or off the 40-man, it makes you wonder what's next for the team."

"If you told any Blue Jays fan in 2023 that Ernie Clement was going to be one of the most important players for the organization two seasons later, you'd get cross-eyed looks. While he is pushing 30, Clement seems to be getting better with age as he's emerged as an amazing contact hitter. Setting the postseason hits record of 30 hits all playoffs is an impressive feat on its own. This past year, the utility player was ranked third on the team in WAR with 4.3, played the most games this season (157), fourth on the team in hits (151), second on the team in double"

The Blue Jays added Dylan Cease, Cody Ponce, Tyler Rogers, and Kazuma Okamoto during the recent offseason. Several players are no longer with the organization or off the 40-man, including Bo Bichette, Seranthony Dominguez, Yariel Rodriguez, Nick Sandlin, Justin Bruihl, and Paxton Schultz. Reporters indicate the team still seeks another big bat, with targets such as Kyle Tucker or Bo Bichette mentioned. Ben Nicholson-Smith and GM Ross Atkins signaled that roster subtractions will likely be necessary. Locks for 2026 include Vladimir Guerrero Jr., George Springer when healthy, and Kevin Gausman. Ernie Clement emerged as a key contact hitter, compiling 4.3 WAR, 157 games played, and 151 hits.

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